Phil Schooley Evan O'Neal
Upward Bound Math & Science
years at MSU: 5
Have you served on Staff Congress before? Yes
If so, how long did you serve?I have proudly served on Staff Congress since 2012.

The candidate was presented with the following questions. The responses are printed as received and have not been edited by Staff Congress.

1. Why would you like to serve on Staff Congress?
Murray State truly is "the finest place we know" and serving on Staff Congress has epitomized this sentiment. Serving is a privilege and I consider myself fortunate to represent part of what makes MSU so special (YOU!)

2. Please list work experience and community involvement.
My career at Murray State began a short time after receiving my Bachelor's Degree. In May of 2010 I accepted the position of Coordinator for Adventures in Math & Science II, a federal TRiO program. It is an honor to be a voice for these incredible students while helping them forge opportunity in ways that may have not been possible without this level of support (TRiO Works!) I am also afforded opportunities to simply be a positive and encourage voice to youth in our community who have experienced a less than ideal upbringing. I inevitably walk away different making this the ultimate win/win. Being active in church is instrumental in keeping the focus less on me and more on God and all of the people that surround me. As a bonus, I am able to serve the church through the gifts of music so generously given to me.

Evan is a candidate in the At-Large category.